Patricia McPherson
American actor
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Key Takeaways
- Patricia McPherson (born 1956 or 1957 is a former American actress and activist best known for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow.
- She is the daughter of a naval officer.
- Career Knight Rider McPherson is best remembered for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow, KITT's mechanic.
- She returned in the season three opener.
Patricia McPherson (born 1956 or 1957 is a former American actress and activist best known for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow.
Early life
McPherson was born in Oak Harbor, Washington. She is the daughter of a naval officer. She graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in advertising.
Career
Knight Rider
McPherson is best remembered for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow, KITT's mechanic. She appeared in season one and was absent from season two. She returned in the season three opener.
Personal life
McPherson married James Garrett.
After McPherson retired from acting in the early 1990s, she decided to pursue conserving wildlife and the forests; her efforts have included helping in attempts to preserve the Ballona Wetlands in southern California and working with the Ballona Wetlands Trust to sue the Playa Vista community for failure to take action concerning methane.
References
External links
- Patricia McPherson at IMDb
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